graffiti artists in the world, knowing them personally how has this affected the mystery and mysticism that is usually attributed with these artists? TM: It can go both ways but I find I don’t really get fooled much anymore and drive too far down many dead ends. So I guess it’s just about tuning in. For example if you walk into Kofie’s studio or into his crib and he’s already painted the corners of his canvas you don’t know where his art ends and his surroundings begin. Once you have
a good conversation with Jaybo you realize his art is the equivalent of him thinking and speaking out load but with a brush. Mac is someone who is smooth like the lines and flow of his work. He’s on that high shutter speed in slow motion tip. If he chose to be a musician I think we would have a higher population. BBB: Furthermore, as someone who is recording illegal acts, was it hard to gain trust from these artists and be accepted to freely document them?
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I think actions and time speak matter of factly. I’m not in a rush to document people and I’m not trying to build an almanac on this culture. I don’t see this as a vehicle for me I see this as a foundation. I do this because I believe in the potential of an individual’s mind to create and communicate in an honest, self actualized and uplifting way. As the clock ticks it adds up but it’s just been done one conversation at a time. There is something in this that is very pure and unfiltered. I feel a responsibility in my approach to respect and preserve that.